45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Khuwaja, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Abdul Khuwaja, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Astoria, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khuwaja graduated from Sindhmedicalcollege and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Altoona Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Maricopa. Dr. Khuwaja is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khuwaja’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khuwaja’s office at (718) 777-1998.
Where did Dr. Khuwaja go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, St. Louis University Hospital | Hematology/Oncology, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York | Long Island Jewish Medical Center | St Louis University School of Medicine/Medical Ctr
Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Hematology-Internal Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Altoona Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Maricopa | Altoona Hospital | Maricopa Medical Center | Altoona Regional Health System | Long Island Jewish Medical Center | Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Liaquat Med Coll, Univ of Sind, Jamshoro, Pakistan | Liaquat Medical College | Sindhmedicalcollege | Liaquat National Medical College | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Khuwaja board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Khuwaja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1989
What languages does Dr. Khuwaja speak?
Dr. Khuwaja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Khuwaja treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Khuwaja diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Khuwaja. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Leukemoid Reaction
- Blood Disorder
- High white blood cell count (non-cancerous)
- Mimics leukemia
- Reactive leukocytosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72823: Leukemoid reaction
Which procedures does Dr. Khuwaja perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Abdul Khuwaja may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Khuwaja's office.
Does Dr. Khuwaja accept my insurance?
Dr. Khuwaja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 777-1998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khuwaja accept in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Khuwaja in Astoria, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Khuwaja's office located?
What is Dr. Khuwaja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khuwaja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063442226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khuwaja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khuwaja
What is Dr. Abdul Khuwaja's specialty?
Dr. Khuwaja is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Astoria, NY. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Khuwaja to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abdul Khuwaja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Khuwaja is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Queens. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Abdul Khuwaja accepting new patients in Astoria, NY?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Khuwaja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdul Khuwaja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khuwaja's office at (718) 777-1998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdul Khuwaja?
Please contact Dr. Khuwaja's office at (718) 777-1998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abdul Khuwaja have?
Dr. Abdul Khuwaja is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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